I remember when I discovered the craft of sewing fabric yo yos. That was at lease 50 years ago–when sewing yo yos was a bit tricky. But more recently, the Clover Company has made the process simpler with its quick and easy yo yo makers: Shortly after Easter, I plan to open my textile arts…
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Mother’s Day Special from Jacki Kellum Studios – Buy 1 Get 1 Free Sewing Classes for Mothers or Grandmothers & Their Children
Just in time for Mother’s Day, Jacki Kellum is opening Cottage Stitchery at Jacki Kellum Studios in the old, historic district of Water Valley, Mississippi, at 32 South Main Street. Jacki often tells stories about her own grandmother who greatly influenced her life as an artist. When she was a tiny child, Jacki would sit…
Princess Winter Wonderland Party at Jacki Kellum Studios
During December Jacki Kellum Studios and its Board of Directors Will Sponsor the First Ever Winter Wonderland Princess Party. Here is a sampling of what we will do at our Wnter Wonderland Princess Party: Everybody Clap Let’s Talk about What a Princess Is: There Are All Kinds of Princesses There Are Disney Princess –…
How to Make A Wreath from Things around Your House and Evergreens from Your Yard
I have just celebrated the first-ever Christmas and/or Advent wreath-making workshop FREE at Jacki Kellum Studios in Water Valley Mississippi. First Step for Wreath-Making: Find Something Round – Be Creative Second Step for Wreath-Making is: Wire Evergreens to Your Form Third Step for Wreath-Making: Believe that Everyone Can Make Art — Even You! When I…
How I Have Set Up My Pastel Painting Studio to Make It More Functional
Almost 2 months ago, I committed to opening a new arts space in the Historical District of Water Valley, Mississippi, at 26 South Main, and I am stunned by the amount of time and effort [and money] this transition has required. Next week, artists in the historic district of Water Valley will open their arts…
Coffee & Books at Jacki Kellum Studios in Water Valley, MS
When I lived in towns larger than Water Valley, one of my favorite ventures was to go to a large, cozy bookstore that sold coffee and pastries. One of my goals is to provide a bit of that experience at my new arts space: Jacki Kellum Studios & School of Arts. A necessary ingredient for…
Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbit – Read Chapters 3 & 4
3 At noon of that same day in the first week of August, Winnie Foster sat on the bristly grass just inside the fence and said to the large toad who was squatting a few yards away across the road, “I will, though. You’ll see. Maybe even first thing tomorrow, while everyone’s still asleep.” It…
Throwback Thursdays Book & Movie Club Meets ThisThursday August 21 – Readings from Tuck Everlasting Included in This Post
The first meeting of the Throwback Thrsday Book & Movie Club will be this Thursday Night, August 21, from 6:30 – 8:30. at Jacki Kellum Studios = 26 South Main – in Water Valley, MS Throwback Thursdays is an adult-only club. I’ll serve tea, water, and coffee. If anyone prefers wine, he or she should…
Miss Jacki’s Favorite Songs & Dances for Story Hours – Free Story Time at Jacki Kellum Studios
I am thrilled that Sydney Hanson, who illustrated my picture book,The Donkey’s Song, also illustrated the book version of Raffi’s Rise and Shine. Because I truly love children’s books, I will be selling both new and old books at Jacki Kellum Studios. I’ll be selling new copies of all of Raffi’s books: Songs to Read….
Children’s Bookstore, Free Saturday Story Hour, & Family Book Club Coming to Water Valley
Today, as I was packing the things I am taking to my new arts space in Water Valley, I made sure that some bookcases and children’s books were amidst the loads of arts supplies. For me, the word “arts” has a broad definition. I paint, draw, write, make textile arts, etc. But writing for children…